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[crazycanuck]

X..Thanks so much for the pics..How did you manage to drive & take photos?

Ohio looks beautiful-reminds me of the praries!

KG-The weather for the tri was awesome!! It was around 23c...
I'm awaiting the results as I didn't set my stopwatch...I know the 10km bike bit took me 20min.

c

[Duck on Wheels]

Oh, I thought it was something I was missing out on...

Oh yeah! Catching up on the thread drift thread can be a big and entertaining job, even after just a few hours!
Example:

The latest on daughter's Roy, as of a couple days ago: He has an Elizabethan collar,

Having missed all previous mention of "Roy", at this point I imagined that we were learning the latest on DD's introduction of a new BF to the family, and that BF had some strange tastes or hobbies or ... something, since he'd turned up wearing a stiff ruffled collar ...

only it's put on upside down,

Upside down? Hmmm... At this point I was having trouble remembering what Elizabethan collars looked like and how you would know one was upside down.

so it's like a cone that goes from under his jaw to just above his feet.

OK. Now I got it. We're talking about a pet. And a bit later I worked out that this pet was a bird. But you can imagine the entertainment value of keeping the image of a boyfriend in mind as well, just for comparison.

He can no longer chew his leg, which is now looking better and growing pinfeathers back. He has stopped losing weight. He has to have his stump soaked four times a day, and has to be bathed twice a day. When I heard him on the phone, he sounded chipper. He has to walk in tiny baby steps. So- crisis averted for the moment. The big question is, will he ever stop having the urge to chew his leg off, so he can get the collar off?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Having missed all previous mention of "Roy", at this point I imagined that we were learning the latest on DD's introduction of a new BF to the family, and that BF had some strange tastes or hobbies or ... something, since he'd turned up wearing a stiff ruffled collar ...

It's the new punk/JohnnyDepp look. Young men defiantly wearing upside down Elizabethan collars.

[Nanci]

Duck- Roy is a Senegal Parrot that DD has had for years. If he doesn't stop chewing his leg off eventually she has to make the call to PTS. I really dread that day. Collar is new option from unliked vet- favorite vet didn't want to do it.

Washington power outages affected snake-keepers, too. Cold snakes puked up their dinners- natural defense when not warm enough to digest. Sounds minor, but is treated as a semi-emergency since they lose all the gut flora.

Great pics, X! Glad you are having fun!

Oh, Duck- DD is married v happily with 2.5y son. (I have Zee in one hand- using abbreviations.)

Latest animal news- a friend calls, wants to bring me a box turtle who was found wandering a construction site when he should be brumating. Ok- I'll see how he looks, and probably put him in with Fagalo to finish off the winter then release. Well, new guy has an upper resp infec, so is in iso in my bathtub, and needs to be 90F, but how, and needs vet visit for antibiotics- I can afford that like a hole in the head...But if I did as BF suggests and dump him off- he endangers wild population, as well as won't find food/water/hibernaculum. They don't do well when habitat is destroyed, only 40% chance of survival in new location...Just what I need.

It's so warm here- went on 4 hour motorcycle trip yesterday to winery in St. Augustine. I didn't get anything :-( But it was fun.

Craze- well done! How was it?

Nanci

[Bruno28]

Hello ladies...not been around much lately, what with one thing and another. Weather has been terrible for cycling but good for the ducks. It finally stopped raining today and I have had a nice ride along the canal bank near my home. I even took a coupla pictures for y'all. Those are highland cattle for all you nature lovers.

Not caught up with everything that's happening but glad things seem to be back on track for most folks. BMO3 - you had me worried there. Hope you and x are having a great time.

Mimi I sympathise with your flood - it rained for days here and I watched the water in the fields out back of me rising rather alarmingly.

Well done cc!

[Duck on Wheels]

Just went on the net to check whether Elephant Appreciation Day was Sep. 21 or 22 (it's 22) and found this calendar site:
http://www.brownielocks.com/month2.html

Did you know that yesterday, Dec. 16 was Barbie and Barney Backlash Day? It was also, and in a more positive vein, National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day (US only, I gather). So, Trek, did you and Knot go out and get anything chocolate-covered? If not, then perhaps a belated celebration today is in order.

[Bikingmomof3]

Popping in this morning to say hello before I get ready for company to arrive.

X-you posted the pic I asked you not to even take. Action shot of me leaning forward to talk. Nice pics of PA and OH.

CC-Great pics of you from the tri. CONGRATULATIONS
on the completion of your tri.
You will see Kit again soon.

Nanci- I never thought of how power owtages could affect snakes, wow. Thanks for the info. Good luck with the newest tortoise.

[Bikingmomof3]

I was meaning to post a pic of X's bike and her new jeep last night, but I was too tired. Enjoy!
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Just for Mimi(scold X, she was so excited, look what she did!!!)
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[Kitsune06]

Had a long day yesterday, started in the wee hours, ended in...uh... the wee hours...

BMo3- Trying not to embrace the inner slug today. The hours yesterday combined with discrepancies between my watch and the actual, real time have me thrown a little. You folks on EST have it all wrong. Hate to say it...

X- riding w/o a helmet?! For shame! What would I do if you crashed? After laughing, that is. Not like I can be there to scoop your crashed azz off the pavement...

CC- Alive and well. Y'all will see more of me soon, guaranteed. I doubt some ladies around here would have it any other way...

Thanks to everyone for your hugs and thoughts... it means so much more than I can really say. (((TD)))

[Bikingmomof3]

Stomping my foot impatiently.....this is as good as I am going to look. The waiting could kill me!! Do you know what time it is? Half the day is gone.

[Xrayted]

CC - great pics yourself. Wow!! I love your bike too.

mimi - that is honestly the only time I've ridden my bike without a helmet. cross my heart (and fingers)

Salsa - so glad you're relatively ok and posting again.

Bruno - nice to see you back. nice pic there too.

BMo3 - don't ya stomp your little foot at me young lady! Sorry to wear you out like that. I had a lovely time with you and your family yesterday. As you know, when I left last night, I had a very special package to pickup at the airport for you. I'll be over as soon as possible with your special delivery. (did you know it talks and everything? non-stop. I gotta feed it too. Dang. )

Kit - oh you just wait 'til I get my hands on you! C'mon over here ya smartazz!

[Bikingmomof3]

Still waiting....

[Nanci]

I need everyone to pray that A. the vet visit doesn't kill me, and B. the person on the snake forum who has expressed interest in adoption is serious.

[Nanci]

The side view:

[snapdragen]

Quite a handsome fellow Nanci. I hope the adoption comes through. If not, is there a rescue group near you - or are you it?

X - I think I've figured out the surprise! You are too cool. More pix from Casa BMO3!

I did more cookie baking yesterday, Double Ginger, Chewy Chocolate Cherry, Raspberry and Apricot Stripers. Today is biscotti day, but I have to go to the grocery store first.

Happy Wright Brothers Day to all!